On course to make wishes come true

WALLARA has an extra $30,000 to make wishes come true thanks to a recent golf day.
The Dandenong-based support service for adults with a disability has a mission to empower clients to lead the life they choose.
Wallara Wish Foundation provides one-off grants for special equipment or experiences to improve their quality of life.
The Keysborough Golf Club hosted the fundraising golf event on 25 October, which included a dinner for more than 130 guests.
The evening’s entertainment started with the Wallara Sing and Sign Choir’s first performance and a word from the Wallara Grassbusters team, which is tackling unruly lawns and gardens across Greater Dandenong and giving Wallara clients confidence to pursue a career.
Athlete Kelly Cartwright shared the compelling story of her journey from discovering a lump in her knee at age 15 and having her leg amputated to climbing Mt Kilamanjaro, setting world records and winning a gold medal at the London Paralympics.
“Kelly’s story shows once again disability can happen to any of us at any time,” Wallara CEO Phil Hayes-Brown.
“There was a tremendous feeling in the room as people recognised the great work we do and dug deep to show their appreciation and support.
“The charity auction was simply fantastic.”